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News & Insights

Squire Patton Boggs' Spring Health & Safety Seminars 2022

Squire Patton Boggs' Spring Health & Safety Seminars 2022

Emily Baker

Our law firm partner are hosting a ESH updates seminars in March at four UK locations.

Government release update on the ESOS consultation

Government release update on the ESOS consultation

Emily Baker

An update has been released on the 22 January highlighting some key developments

Navigating a world of targets, commitments, and pledges: what are the options for your business?

Navigating a world of targets, commitments, and pledges: what are the options for your business?

Susanna Jackson

What targets, commitments & pledges are available to you to start your Net-Zero journey...

Celebrating over 15 years as a packaging compliance scheme…transparency & integrity sets Comply Direct apart from the rest

Celebrating over 15 years as a packaging compliance scheme…transparency & integrity sets Comply Direct apart from the rest

Cherry Whittaker

We're showcasing our success as a packaging compliance scheme & what differentiates us in the market

How to start your sustainability journey with Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

How to start your sustainability journey with Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

Cherry Whittaker

Find out why an ESG review is a great place to begin on your journey to sustainability success...

Investors to target company directors who fail to address climate change

Investors to target company directors who fail to address climate change

Emily Baker

Big investment funds are starting to force the hand of bosses to change how they operate

Comply Direct's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Membership

Comply Direct's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Membership

Emily Baker

Find out about our new CPD accredited UK Plastic Packaging Tax Workshop!

Comply Direct become a member of OPRL

Comply Direct become a member of OPRL

Emily Baker

Comply Direct are excited to become a member of the award winning On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL)

Comply Direct join Better Business Act

Comply Direct join Better Business Act

Cherry Whittaker

We have signed-up to the Better Business Act Coalition to help create a fairer future for all

HMRC release highly anticipated update on the UK Plastic Packaging Tax

HMRC release highly anticipated update on the UK Plastic Packaging Tax

Emily Baker

HMRC release update on the plastic tax with just over 3 months’ to go until implementation

Comply Direct & recycling partners launch WEEE & textiles recycling project on Broughton Estate

Comply Direct & recycling partners launch WEEE & textiles recycling project on Broughton Estate

Emily Baker

The results are in! Comply Direct work alongside EWRG, Avena and Regatta on local recycling project

Scotland re-confirm timeline for Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

Scotland re-confirm timeline for Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

Cherry Whittaker

The new proposed start date for Scotland’s DRS is 16th August 2023...here's the full timeline

WEEE DTS continuation approved for 2022-2023

WEEE DTS continuation approved for 2022-2023

Cherry Whittaker

Government confirm current DTS will continue from 2022-2023

Comply Direct Sporting Challenge 2021

Comply Direct Sporting Challenge 2021

Emily Baker

Comply Direct’s annual sporting challenge raises over £4,000 for Charity Mind

What is Greenwashing and why is it so important to be aware of?

What is Greenwashing and why is it so important to be aware of?

Chris Smith (AssocMCIWM)

The CMA has set out its views on types of misleading environmental claims (Greenwashing)

Comply Direct customer Metro Shipping lead the way toward a low carbon future...

Comply Direct customer Metro Shipping lead the way toward a low carbon future...

Liz Wood

Here's how we have worked with Metro Shipping to offset emissions & reduce their carbon footprint

Environment Agency release the verified recycling data for Q3 2021

Environment Agency release the verified recycling data for Q3 2021

Ash Clay

On 26 November, the EA released the verified recycling data for Q3 2021 - here's our summary...

Consultation launched on single-use plastics

Consultation launched on single-use plastics

Emily Baker

Defra launches 12-week consultation on single-use plastics

Scottish Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) delayed

Scottish Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) delayed

The Scottish Government today confirmed a long-suspected delay to their Deposit Return Scheme

Long awaited enactment of the UK’s Environment Bill announced

Long awaited enactment of the UK’s Environment Bill announced

Emily Baker

Yesterday (9 November), parliament passed the Environment Bill, making the legislation UK law

Comply Direct host COP26 roundtable with esteemed panellists

Comply Direct host COP26 roundtable with esteemed panellists

Cherry Whittaker

Yesterday, we hosted a COP26 roundtable focusing on organisational transition to net zero

Autumn Budget and update to the finance bill, what you need to know!

Autumn Budget and update to the finance bill, what you need to know!

Key takeaways of the Autumn budget and finance bill, relating to the Resource and Waste Strategy

Comply Direct join the Race to Zero

Comply Direct join the Race to Zero

Emily Baker

We are very excited to announce that Comply Direct have joined the Race to Zero

Sarah Foster, Managing Director at Comply Direct, shortlisted for young director of the year!

Sarah Foster, Managing Director at Comply Direct, shortlisted for young director of the year!

Emily Baker

Managing Director, Sarah Foster, has been shortlisted for Young Director of the Year.

A roadmap to Net Zero: The how? and why? of carbon reduction for your business

A roadmap to Net Zero: The how? and why? of carbon reduction for your business

Liz Wood

Whether you want a roadmap to net zero or to consider ESG factors within your business, we can help

Q3 2021 unverified packaging recycling data released

Q3 2021 unverified packaging recycling data released

Ash Clay

Q3 unverified packaging recycling data has been released by the EA - here's our analysis

UK Net Zero Strategy Launched

UK Net Zero Strategy Launched

Cherry Whittaker

UK government has published its Net Zero Strategy - here's our summary

What is the COP and why is it one of the most significant climate events in the environmental calendar?

Emily Baker

Glasgow prepare to host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26)

Sarah Foster, Managing Director, takes home winner’s title at Woman Who Achieve Awards in the Growing SME category

Emily Baker

Managing Director, Sarah Foster, takes home the winner's title at the Woman Who Achieves Awards 2021

Comply Direct is a finalist in 2021 CIPD People Management Awards

Cherry Whittaker

We're delighted to have been shortlisted for the 'Best flexible working initiative’ category

Comply Direct shortlisted in the Investors in People Awards 2021

Cherry Whittaker

Comply Direct has made the final shortlist for The Social Responsibility category!

2021 Q2 WEEE data released early September

Sean Coleman

The data indicates the UK is getting closer to hitting its annual target!

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Code red for humanity: the IPCC’s latest report is another wake up call to the urgency of the climate crisis

Susanna Jackson

The 6th Assessment Report on the Physical Science Basis of climate change has been released.

Consultation Release: Strengthening the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)

Susanna Jackson

The UK government publish consultation on proposed changes to strengthen the current ESOS scheme

Q2 2021 Unverified Recycling Data Released

Ash Clay

Yesterday (22 July 2021) saw the release of the Q2 unverified quarterly packaging recycling data

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Plastic Tax update from HMRC & consultation release

HMRC have published potential changes to the plastic tax & a draft legislation consultation

Interim Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) Launched

Emily Baker

On 1 July, the Office Environmental Protection was launched on an interim basis

Our Policy Leader, Martin Hyde, volunteered to speak at Derbyshire voluntary community group Transition Chesterfield’s webinar series on the circular economy

Emily Baker

Transition Chesterfield run a number of projects in an effort to raise awareness of climate change.

Directive introduced to ban single-use plastics in the EU

Emily Baker

On 3 July 2021 we will see a directive introduced to ban single-use plastics in the EU.

Organisations now required to make net zero pledge by 2050 to be considered for government contracts

Liz Wood

Organisations tending for major government contracts, will be required to make a pledge to Net Zero.

Member Focus: Environmental compliance for support charity Sue Ryder

Cherry Whittaker

We're thrilled to work with Sue Ryder to fulfil their packaging obligation & fundraise for them too

2021 Q1 WEEE Collected Data Published

Sean Coleman

Q1 WEEE data shows that collection figures achieved are above 20% of the overall annual target

Comply Direct celebrate becoming an accredited Living Wage Employer

Emily Baker

We’re thrilled to announce that Comply Direct have become an accredited Living Wage Employer

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Comply Direct & EWRG launch WEEE recycling initiative with North Yorkshire primary schools

Cherry Whittaker

Alongside Electrical Waste Recycling Group, we've launched a recycling competition for local schools

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Consultation Release: Consistency in Household & Business Recycling in England

DEFRA has released their second consistent collections consultation which runs until 4th July

Q1 2021 Unverified Recycling Data Released

Ash Clay

On 30 April, the EA released the unverified recycling data for Q1 2021

Comply Direct celebrate business growth, staff progression & appoint new managing director

Cherry Whittaker

It is an exciting time of change for Comply Direct as we welcome a new MD & launch new services

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Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting - Everything you need to know!

Emily Baker

SECR harmonises reporting, covering energy and carbon reporting and taxation - are you obligated?